The Brainy Speech Therapist Podcast

S4 Ep2 Journal article: predictors of aspiration pneumonia

Jan and Helen discuss a recent article focused on identifying factors significant in predicting aspiration pneumonia. The article by Ball, Meteyard and Powell can be accessed at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00405-023-08153-z (institution login required).
We also discuss the relevance of the paper in light of RCSLT's position paper on the use of thickened fluids. Listen to the authors of the position paper discuss it in detail here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5q183zJ8iXMbx3jI9LDVnf

Ep 1, S 4: My Story - Matt Barker

Matt Barker talks with Jan McIntosh-Brown about his life with a brain injury.

S3 Ep11 Article discussion: communication partner training

Jan and Helen discuss an article exploring communication partner training for healthcare staff in a subacute setting. Read the full article:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699052.2022.2158224

S3 Ep10 Prolonged disorders of consciousness

Jan and Helen discuss the topic of prolonged disorders of consciousness. We talk about how this diagnosis can be made, the role of speech and language therapy, and supporting families. Resources: RCP guidelines https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/guidelines-policy/prolonged-disorders-consciousness-following-sudden-onset-brain-injury-national-clinical-guidelines
SLT guidelines https://www.rhn.org.uk/content/uploads/2016/04/SLT-DOC-guidelines-RCSLT-version-Jan-2020.pdf
RHN PDoC Toolkit https://www.rhn.org.uk/research/putney-prolonged-disorder-of-consciousness-toolkit/
RHN open lecture on Biozoon https://youtu.be/cVRpzGYCHNc?si=fQcK85hwcu_aZ1mC

S3, Ep9: My brain injury: Guido Corvi

In this episode hosted by Jan McIntosh-Brown we hear Guido Corvi talking about his injury and his life beyond this.

S3 Ep8 Richard Cave

Helen speaks to Richard about his reasons for becoming a Speech and Language Therapist, and his work on Project Relate. This is an Android app for individuals with non-standard Speech. More information can be found at https://sites.research.google/relate/ Richard can be found on Twitter @speedoftrust27

Dr Catriona McIntosh: Sexual capacity

In this episode, Jan and Helen discuss sexual capacity after brain injury with Dr McIntosh, a Clinical Neuropsychologist. Please note this episode includes the use of explicit language. If you wish to contact Dr McIntosh, her email is catriona@yorkshireneuropsychology.com, or follow her on Twitter @Catrionamcinto1.
Further reading: www.bild.org.uk
Access the and Brain Injury conference via www.abisolutions.org.uk
Get in touch with us and let us know what you think of this topic via Twitter @BrainySLT or Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists

S3 Ep6 Aphasia Awareness: Jan and Carly Davey

Helen speaks to Jan and Carly to mark Aphasia Awareness Month. Jan had a stroke which resulted in aphasia, and her daughter Carly now works for The Stroke Association. Follow them on social media: Twitter @carlystroke Instagram a_life_after_stroke and Facebook A Life After Stroke. Check out The Stroke Association site for great information https://www.stroke.org.uk/what-is-aphasia. Watch the documentary When the Words Away Went https://www.stroke.org.uk/when-the-words-away-went

S3 Ep5 2023 Aphasia Awareness: Julie and Raymond

Julie and Raymond share their journey with Jan McIntosh-Brown. Julie had a brain injury in 2020 as a result of an aneurysm
and she lives with aphasia.

S3 Ep4 Dr Hashir Aazh: Hyperacusis

Jan and Helen are joined by Dr Aazh, an audiologist with expertise in hyperacusis, tinnitus, and misophonia. Information about his practice can be accessed at https://hashirtinnitusclinic.com/
If you would like more information about his tinnitus masterclass go to https://tinnitustherapy.org.uk/
Dr Aazh has resources he discusses with us: questionnaires are at https://tinnitustherapy.org.uk/assessment-tools/ with information on the research at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9788912/
Dr Aazh's book, Living Well With Tinnitus can be purchased online https://amzn.eu/d/0ZRcUWP
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